Replacement for Cobra

[madmaxx]

Has anyone found an adequate replacement for a Cobra? I have had one for seven years, and wondering what I am missing. I have a budget of 60k. Appreciate any input.

[4pipes]

For $60k, buy a new 5.0 liter Mustang and trick it out. Make it loud, handle well, and look baaaaad.

[madmaxx]

Thought about that, not the same wow factor as a cobra. I believe there is a new 600hp stang comming out. I am done working on cars. I want to drive, not that my cobra has required any substantial work in last three years. Thought I was going gt40 but after discussions not 4me. Like a ford gt but to much$$$$

[REAL 1]

Gt500KR or Boss 302 LS

[Buzz]

$57100.00
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[elmariachi]

Originally Posted by Buzz

$57100.00
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Had one of these, when gas was $2.00/gallon. You think your gasoline bill is high now......

[REAL 1]

In response to Rodknock I say....GT500KR was produced only 2 years ('08 and '09). Only 1600 produced. Likely the last pre title Shelby to ever come out of SAI, nearly 600 hp stock. Looks are subjective. I love the looks.

Boss 302 LS. Again, limited production. If Ford lives up to their claim this will be the last year of the Boss. Killer performance. Looks are subjective. I love the looks.

Camaro ZL1. It's nice but the new 2013 GT500 is going to make it it's "B..itch" Also, I suppose you have info that ZL1 resale will be better then the GT500?

Those are my suggestions and what I'd spend my $$$ on but its not my money so they are just my suggestions.

[4pipes]

Originally Posted by madmaxx

Thought about that, not the same wow factor as a cobra. I believe there is a new 600hp stang comming out. I am done working on cars. I want to drive, not that my cobra has required any substantial work in last three years. Thought I was going gt40 but after discussions not 4me. Like a ford gt but to much$$$$

For $60k you can find an F355.

[madmaxx]

OMG, Nice!!!!! Never even thought of that, what type of maint cost are involved with one? One nice thing about a cobra they are dirt cheap to fix. Great responses. I had a vette and it had so may problems it left me with a bad taste in my mouth.

Originally Posted by 4pipes

For $60k you can find an F355.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by madmaxx

OMG, Nice!!!!! Never even thought of that, what type of maint cost are involved with one?

All Ferrari's are hugely expensive to maintain, but it is generally recommended to buy nothing older than the 360's, if choosing a modern Ferrari. Things like you don't have to pull the engine to perform maintenance.

I would stay away from 308's, 328's, 348's and 355's.

[Dimis]

Perhaps you could consider:

- Elfin T5
Elfin T5

Performance and handling is outstanding! I can personally say is absolute dynamite through the twisty bits...


- Wiesmann GT MF4
Wiesmann - The individualist manufacturer | GT MF4

The Wiesmann GT MF4 I've never personally driven, But I think it looks smashing, none the less.
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These are couple personal favs.

[Rick Parker]

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[Dangerous Doug]

I dunno. It would be hard to replace my Cobra. If I had to, though, I would consider an Austin Healy 3000, a Jaguar, and if I did another replica it would have to be a Beck Lister-Corvette. There are some interesting Ferrari's for under $60k.

Sounds like a fin problem: $60k to spend, so what do I want to buy. Have fun!

DD

[ratsnst1]

Originally Posted by madmaxx

Has anyone found an adequate replacement for a Cobra? I have had one for seven years, and wondering what I am missing. I have a budget of 60k. Appreciate any input.

buy a used vette thats been gone thrue, and save have of your budget money.about a 2000 to a 2006, done deal nothing will come close.

[Bartruff1]

Originally Posted by ratsnst1

buy a used vette thats been gone thrue, and save have of your budget money.about a 2000 to a 2006, done deal nothing will come close.

You cannot beat a Corvette. Mine is pretty much bullet proof and if you have any trouble, there is a Chev Dealer every 100 miles in the USA. Corvette's will give you that great V8 sound and performance plus you will have AIR and a Bose and even great MPG .The 911's are unique and a lot of fun, BUT, god forbid if you have trouble. I don't care for the wow factor and these cars do not get a second look, as people have seen them for 50 years. I kept my SPF and if anything, it is even more fun to drive now that I have alternatives. I also considered a Mercedes 600 SL but, in the end, you just can't beat a Vette. You can drive one across Texas any day of the year in complete comfort. These things are loafing at 100mph and the faster you go, the more downforce you create....edited to add, I am a short, balding old man and I could care less about image...

[Bill E]

Save 20k and bring your Cobra to me.

[Jamo]

I agree...only a Vette will fill the needs you have...especially if you want something that will require only normal maintenance. I would go with a C6 (2006+), and get something fairly new. I'd stick with a regular model or possibly a GrandSport so you can take the roof down (bolted down in the ZO6).

Had a 2006 for a five-year lease, put a 100k on it driving it all over the state for work. No problems, roofless cruising whenever I wanted, power, handling, good online/club support/fun.

....or a Viper Coupe old enough to fit in your price range, but that would be a distant second.

[Silverback51]

I just recently bought a 2002 C5 Corvette for my daily driver. First Vette for me, but I have to admit, it's a nice car. If I was to do it again, I would probably go for a C6, but the C5 is nice enough to get me to and from work. And it's just a Chevy, not an exotic, which can be tempermental.

[B.M.B.C]

Ive got a 65 XKE , prices have risen lately but there still some decently price cars out there. Loads of tuning parts available and some specialist Jaguar engine builders can build 4.7-5.0 liter engines upto 450hp , add that to 5 speed trans and brake/handling packages they are alot of fun. And all they can do is go up in value!!!!!!!

[mdross1]

My adequate replacement was a V8 motorcycle soon to have a new 800hp engine and I kept my Cobra.Personally wanted a Cobra too many years to let it go.Good luck your budget should give you plenty of options.